Families Return From Holiday to Discover Car Keys Have Been Stolen

Hundreds of families are returning from holidays to discover their car keys and cars have been stolen.

Over 130 sets of keys have been snatched from airport meet and greet car parking firm, Car Park Manchester.

The firm, which is not linked with Manchester Airport, has admitted that more than 130 sets of car keys and four cars have been stolen from their depot in Altrincham. It is thought that on Monday 21st August, around 50 unsuspecting families were still enjoying the sun abroad with no knowledge of what has happened. The firm has claimed it does not want to ruin their holidays, and is waiting for their return to inform them of their stolen keys.

Car Park Manchester advertises itself as a Meet and Greet service which will "ensure a hassle-free experience" for its customers, and has been awarded The Safer Parking Award. It claims that cars are kept in a secure and safe car park which is fitted with security cameras, CCTV, floodlights and manned 24/7 by staff members.

Director of the firm Mr Khan, has commented that he believes two other firms have been targeted by the thefts, which he believes is being instigated by a criminal gang.

Car Park Manchester claims has since stepped up security to prevent this happening again.